When asked about Pete Carroll, newly signed 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman said the message and philosophy of his former Seahawks coach had become stale with some of the team’s longer-tenured players. www.espn.com – NFL

New 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman says getting to face the Seahawks twice per season played a role in his free-agent decision, telling The MMQB on Sunday that “I’m vengeful in that way.” www.espn.com – NFL